by - January 12, 2017 3:30 pm
Forty Under 40: Jennifer Hendren
Jennifer Hendren was part of the legal team that in May 2001 helped wed Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale and IBP Inc. to create the world’s largest meat company. She…
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by - January 12, 2017 3:30 pm
Forty Under 40: Eddie Hight
Eddie Hight doesn’t really like to talk about himself. He’d rather discuss the company he loves and directs, America’s Car-Mart Inc. in Bentonville. Now publicly traded, Car-Mart operates nearly 60…
by - January 12, 2017 3:30 pm
Forty Under 40: Ryan Hodson
Ryan Hodson, 27, sacrificed his time outdoors when he helped open Ripple Outfitters Inc. in Fayetteville. The hunting, fishing and travel store occupies 45-65 hours of Hodson’s average week and…
by - January 12, 2017 3:30 pm
Forty Under 40: Catherine Fennell-Holmes
In an industry riddled with high turnover and transient customer loyalties, Catherine Fennell-Holmes developed an oasis in the business of pampering. At age 23, Holmes bought Esthetiques-The Spa in 1997….
by - January 12, 2017 3:30 pm
Forty Under 40: Tim Hutchinson Jr.
A member of President George W. Bush’s ballot counting team that was dispatched to Florida during the 2000 Presidential election controversy, Tim Hutchinson Jr. knows about attention to detail. This…
by - January 12, 2017 2:12 pm
Department of Transportation: Airlines filled more seats in October
Use of commercial aircraft capacity rose slightly in October for scheduled domestic flights, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported on Thursday (Jan. 12). A decrease in…
by - January 12, 2017 7:27 am
Lt. Governor Griffin to report $191,000 4Q haul
Arkansas Lt. Governor Tim Griffin, who announced his bid for re-election in 2018 late last year, will report raising more than 191,000 during the fourth quarter of 2017. Griffin’s fundraising…
by - January 12, 2017 7:23 am
Startup Talk: Acxiom expands executive team for data development in Silicon Valley
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– ACXIOM EXPANDS EXECUTIVE TEAMS FOR DATA DEVELOPMENT DIVISION IN SILICON…
by - January 11, 2017 10:56 am
Wholesale electricity price declines in 2016, tied to natural gas cost
Wholesale electricity prices declined at major U.S. trading hubs in 2016, and the fall was primarily driven by the low cost of natural gas, “which is the fuel that often…
by - January 11, 2017 8:00 am
‘Ones To Watch’ in the 2017 legislative session
Editor’s note: This feature story appears in Talk Business & Politics 2017 “State of the State Report,” which highlights major policy issues and offers an in-depth look at key Arkansas…
by - January 11, 2017 12:49 am
Health Beat: Harps Food Stores, UAMS create program to teach pharmacists to work directly with patients
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– HARPS FOODS, UAMS CREATE PROGRAM TO TEACH PHARMACISTS TO WORK DIRECTLY WITH PATIENTS Springdale-based…
by - January 10, 2017 9:50 pm
Democratic chair resigning March 25; elections to be held
The Democratic Party of Arkansas will choose a new chairman at its March 25 state committee meeting, the current chairman announced Tuesday. Vince Insalaco had announced in December his intention…
by - January 10, 2017 1:23 pm
Here’s where Arkansas colleges’ online programs fall in the U.S. News rankings
Arkansas State University in Jonesboro has one of the top 10 online MBA programs in the country, according to a recent U.S. News & World Report ranking. The Washington, D.C.-based…
by - January 10, 2017 1:17 pm
Report: Renewable energy accounts for majority of power grid additions
Wind and solar electricity generation are expected to account for most of the generating capacity added to the power grid in 2016, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration. A total…
by - January 10, 2017 9:04 am
Overnight fire destroys 20 buses in Ozark Regional Transit fleet (Updated)
An early morning fire Tuesday (Jan. 10) in the bus canopy of Ozark Regional Transit (ORT) in Springdale has depleted the bus fleet and will affect ORT’s ability to maintain…
by - January 9, 2017 2:51 pm
Manufacturers’ Association: Economic potential requires ‘bold actions’ from Trump administration
A national manufacturing trade association has urged action on President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees, stating that any pro-manufacturing economic reforms require “a fully functioning government.” National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)…
by - January 9, 2017 1:29 pm
Tech community largely optimistic about Donald Trump presidency
A new survey from Burson-Marsteller reveals the general public has a more pessimistic view of technology than those working within the sector. Furthermore, the public is more likely to believe…
by - January 9, 2017 10:32 am
Tacos 4 Life adding Springdale location in 2017
Tacos 4 Life Grill of Conway will open a restaurant on West Sunset Avenue in Springdale this fall, the founder said. It’s the third corporate location planned for 2017 for…
by - January 9, 2017 10:06 am
Little Rock architecture firm WER enters Northwest Arkansas market with Fayetteville office
WER Architects/Planners of Little Rock has opened a second office in Fayetteville. The office is temporarily located at 2241 Green Acres Road. The Northwest Arkansas is office is staffed by…
by - January 9, 2017 12:01 am
Money Talk: U.S. housing stock worth record-high $29.6 trillion in 2016
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– U.S. HOUSING STOCK WORTH RECORD-HIGH $29.6 TRILLION IN 2016 The U.S….